Press Releases

Belmar, NJ (July 19, 2011) – Last week, the 25th Annual NJ Sandcastle Contest was held on 18th Avenue Beach in Belmar, New Jersey. This highly anticipated event generated over 10,000 sand sculpting enthusiasts of all ages and spanned five blocks of the beach. Of the attendees, there were over 300 entries, ranging from one person to groups of a hundred day campers. Attendees enjoyed creating an array of sand sculptures such as traditional castles, cartoon characters, alligators, crocodiles, and even a McDonald’s McCafe frozen beverage.

Trophies and prize packages were awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in six categories: 7 & under, 8-11, 12-15, 16 & up, Day Camps and Families. A prize was also awarded to “Best on the Beach.” For a list of winners please see www.njsandcastle.com.

Save the Date - Next year’s event, the 26th Annual NJ Sandcastle Contest, will be held on July 11, 2012.

About NJ Sandcastle Contest

The NJ Sandcastle Contest is New Jersey’s largest sand-sculpting event for the past 25 years. Each year, this event draws thousands of participants and spectators from all over the state. The contest is held on 18th Avenue Beach in Belmar, NJ and is presented by The Belmar Tourism Commission, D’Jais Beachcomber Bar & Grill and Springboard Public Relations. For more information on the NJ Sandcastle Contest, visit www.njsandcastle.com or www.twitter.com/njsandcastle.